Diseases

Orthostatic Hypotension

A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.

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A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.

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3 entry terms
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic
  • Hypotension, Postural
  • Postural Hypotension

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  1. C10w.177.575w.600w.450w
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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthostatic Hypotension. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007024. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007024
  2. Orthostatic Hypotension. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension
  3. Orthostatic Hypotension. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7104966